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Our guides provide you with the skills, checklists and tips for caring for your loved one. Our content is authored by highly qualified registered nurses with a combined total of 60 years of expertise in various healthcare settings such as acute, community and home care.

  • Heart Attack: Diagnosis & Treatment

    Heart Attack Diagnosis and Treatment

    Heart attack diagnosis is confirmed by electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) and treatment is robust and rapid. Prepare yourself to avoid being overwhelmed.

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  • Heart Attack After Care

    Life After a Heart Attack

    After a heart attack, without proper caution and changes, your loved one is at higher risk of another heart attack or other heart problems.

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  • Heart Attack Prevention

    Heart Attack Causes and Prevention

    80% of premature heart attacks, also known as a myocardial infarction (MI), are preventable, and you can help.

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  • Stent vs CABG

    Stents vs. CABG for Heart Attack

    There are two ways to clear blocked arteries that cause heart attacks - cardiac stent or coronary artery bypass graft (CABG).

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  • Myocardial Infarction Definition

    Definition of Myocardial Infarction (Heart Attack)

    1 million myocardial infarctions (MI or heart attacks) occur annually in the U.S., and are the most common cause of heart failure worldwide.

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  • Considering Knee Replacement

    Considering Knee Arthroplasty (Replacement)?

    What are the signs and symptoms that a knee replacement may be indicated, and is it right for your loved one?

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  • Knee Replacement Risks

    Knee Arthroplasty (Replacement) Benefits, Risks, and Complications

    Knee arthroplasty (replacement) is common and even referred to as "routine" nowadays, though there are unique risks and complication to know.

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  • Knee Replacement Questions

    Knee Arthroplasty (Replacement) Questions for the Provider

    Knee arthroplasty (replacement) is a major decision for both you and your loved one. Know the questions to ask.

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  • Knee Replacement Defined

    What is Knee Arthroplasty (Replacement)?

    We hear the term "knee replacement" a lot in relation to older adults, but what is it, what does it mean, and when is it needed?

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  • Knee Replacement

    What Do I Need to Know About Knee Arthroplasty (Replacement)?

    Knee arthroplasty is the same thing as knee replacement. Surgeons expect a knee replacement to last at least 15-20 years.

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  • Hip Replacement Questions

    Hip Arthroplasty (Replacement) Questions for the Provider

    Hip arthroplasty (replacement) is a major decision for both you and your loved one. Know the questions to ask.

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  • Hip Replacement Risks

    Hip Arthroplasty (Replacement) Benefits, Risks, and Complications

    Hip arthroplasty (replacement) is common and even referred to as "routine" nowadays, though there are unique risks and complication to know.

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